Well, yes, but it is not finished yet. I picked up a very well used Dave Moulton (1975) last summer. According to the original owner, it was the first touring bike Mr. Moulton made (a claim that I am not sure Mr. Moulton has entirely confirmed or denied). Anyway, the fork crown was showing some distress, so I reluctantly sent it to Cyclart for repair, and they re-painted the frame/rack as well.
The bike as purchased:
http://i136.photobucket.com/
http://i136.photobucket.com/
I got the frame back in December, and have been trying to get together all of the bits to put it back together as new. I have been struggling as the frame looks basically new at this point, but the parts look used. I have decided not to worry about it, though some things have had to be replaced. The steel Weinmann fenders were nearly destroyed, and I did not make much of an effort to find exact replacements, going with aluminum, polished ones from Velo Orange. I have also changed the racing-type gearing to more of a touring half-step.
I might also note that Dave Moutlon did to a blog entry about the bike:
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/
Mr. Moulton makes several statements about the original bike specifications which I cannot seem to make fit. First, he notes it had hammered aluminum fenders. The fenders which were on the bike when I got them seemed to be both period and on the bike for a very long time. I cannot tell from the picture he has provided if they have been changed, but I chose not to go with the hammered replacements as I think they would detract from the bike otherwize. He also noted that it had "full Campagnolo" components. This contradicts what the original owner told me and what was on the bike. The drivetrain was Suntour (Vx) with bar-end shifters, and the date codes were consistant with a 1975 build. Secondly, the owner specifically said he went with Dura Ace brakes becasue they were cheaper than the Campagnolo's. Again, the parts on the bike seem to be consistant with that statement, but not consistant with Mr. Moulton's blog post. I again have chosen to go with how it came into my possesion.
I rode the bike a day or two last summer before deciding to not risk the fork (which I later found out to be wise) and found it to handle wonderfully. I am fortunate that the original owner and myself are of similar body dimensions such that the bike fits reasonably well. I look forward to having it put back together this spring and will share pictures accordingly.
I would also note that there has been alot of renewed interest in French touring/brevet style bicycles of late (thank you Jan, and others). I indeed have always enjoyed spirited jaunts on my old PX-8, my Gitane Tour de France, which I use for commuting, and others. However, where the French have traditionally designed bicycles for the load to be in the front, the British generally designed for a more rearward loaded rig. I think this bike exemplifies that tradition very well, and I am interested to see the contrast with more riding next summer.
Brian Lindamood
Anchorage, AK